The Director General (Aeronautical Systems) cluster of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a premier Indian defense research body. The cluster is actively engaged in developing state-of-the-art technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aero gas turbine engine technology, airborne surveillance systems, parachutes, and decelerators. Its key constituent laboratories include ADE, ADRDE, CABS, GTRE, and CEMILAC.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation
Jun. 5, 2026
Paid Intern
Required Qualification
Vacancies
200 Vacancies
Pay Scale
₹15K - ₹30K / mo
Age Limit
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Important Dates
Published
May. 26, 2026
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Starts
May. 26, 2026
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Deadline
Jun. 5, 2026
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Exam Date
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Best-Fit Profile
Highly motivated, final-year undergraduate (BE/BTech) and postgraduate (ME/MTech/MSc) students in engineering and science disciplines with a strong academic background (minimum 6.5 CGPA) who desire prestigious research exposure in defense technology.
Important Considerations
Candidates who are not in their final year of study, have a CGPA below 6.5, or are unable to manage their own logistics, boarding, and lodging in the designated cities for a continuous 6-month period should not apply.
Career Impact
Extremely high institutional prestige as DRDO is India's premier defense research wing. Although it does not guarantee permanent absorption, the practical experience, mentorship, and certification gained at labs like ADE, GTRE, and CABS will significantly bolster candidates' profiles for elite R&D careers.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
About Defence Research and Development Organisation
Job Posts
Paid Intern
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Must be a final year student of Undergraduate or Postgraduate Engineering/Science streams.
- Must have a minimum cumulative score of 6.5 CGPA.
- Submission of the 6th-semester marksheet for UG students and the 2nd-semester marksheet for PG students is mandatory.
Salary & Pay Scale
A total stipend of Rs. 30,000/- will be paid in two equal installments:
- Rs. 15,000/- after completion of the first 3 months.
- Rs. 15,000/- after completion of the remaining 3 months.
Note: If the intern leaves before completing the full 6-month duration, no internship certificate will be issued.
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- ADE (Bangalore)69
- ADRDE (Agra)20
- CABS (Bangalore)60
- CEMILAC (Bangalore & Outstations)20
- GTRE (Bangalore)31
Total Vacancies200 Vacancies
How to Apply
Candidates are required to apply by following the steps below:
- Download the application format from the official DRDO website.
- Fill out the application form precisely, indicating the laboratory applied for (separate applications must be submitted if applying to multiple labs).
- Prepare the required documents in PDF format:
- Completed Application Form
- College Permission Letter (stating a 6-month duration and exam schedule)
- Latest Resume
- Statement of Marks (up to Semester 6 for UG; Semester 1 & 2 for PG)
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Send the completed application package via email to the respective lab's designated email address on or before 05 June 2026:
- ADE: [email protected]
- ADRDE: [email protected]
- CABS: [email protected] / [email protected]
- CEMILAC: [email protected]
- GTRE: [email protected]
Application Fee
There is no application fee for applying to this internship scheme.
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